- Wednesday, 3 June 2026
The Rising Nepal
Russia downs 20 drones over Crimea
Russia thwarted an attack by 20 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow-annexed Crimea overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday. Fourteen drones were shot down by Russian air defenses and a further six were jammed electronically, the ministry said in a Telegram post. No casualties or damage were reported. Kyiv officials neither confirmed nor denied Ukraine's involvement in the attacks
Bellingham strikes on debut as Madrid beat Bilbao
Jude Bellingham said "it was really special" to score on his Real Madrid debut in a 2-0 win at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in their opening La Liga match. Despite concerns at both ends of the pitch, Carlo Ancelotti's side earned a convincing victory at the San Mames to kick off their title bid, with Rodrygo Goes opening the scoring.
Dinesh becomes successful lyricist from passionate poet
Dinesh Raj Puri, who was born in Sunarpani, Ramechhap, in 1989, has etched his name as a prominent figure in Nepali folk music. His creative journey initially began in the realm of poetry, by securing top positions in the national poetry competitions made him a distinguished figure. Additionally, his talents were lauded at the district level for his exceptional ghazals and essays.
Purushottam Dahal awarded Sushil Koirala Journalism Honour
Veteran journalist Purusottam Dahal is awarded with ‘Sushil Koirala National Journalism Honour-2023’. Dahal was awarded at a special programme organised by Press Union Banke on the occasion of the 12th district convention. He is the second journalist to receive this honour. Tara Nath Dahal received the same honour in 2076 B.S. Kishor Singh Rathore, Deputy General Secretary of Nepali Congress, felicitated Dahal wrapping him with a shawl and certificate of appreciation and cash prize of Rs. 25,555.
Maui fire death toll hits 93, loss count begins
As the death toll from a wildfire that razed a historic Maui town reached 93, authorities warned Saturday that the effort to find and identify the dead was still in its early stages. It's already the deadliest U.S. wildfire for over a century.
Ronaldo wins 1st title with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo guided nine-man Al Nassr to their first ever Arab Club Champions Cup title after scoring twice in a 2-1 extra-time win over fellow Saudi side Al Hilal on Saturday at the King Fahd Stadium.
Zumba becoming popular in Urlabari
Zumba, the vibrant dance movement therapy, is gaining popularity worldwide not just as fun-filled steps of dance, but also as a beneficial fitness regime. Not only for entertainment but also for health
Nepali Army team brings Naradevi fire under control
A fire that broke out in Naradevi of Kathmandu-18 has been brought under control. The fire that broke out in a house in Naradevi,
Minister Mahat urges customs employees to change mindset
Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat has urged the customs staff to be active keeping in mind the interests and concerns of the common people in view of the changing situation. He made this remark while addressing a customs management seminar organised by the Department of Customs on Sunday.
Trust Deficit Hits Press Platform
Lost in mounting piles of lies and poisoned by blatant propaganda, the press as a reliable public platform in even advanced democracies faces rapid erosion in its public credibility. Stray cases, even if deliberate, might be overlooked or excused
Stop Making House Hostage Of Indecision
Causing disruptions to the parliamentary proceedings has been a common occurrence in Nepal, with the opposition political parties resorting to making parliament hostage of indecision frequently on one pretext or the other. The main op
Fury Of Fettered Rivers
God made the country, and man made the town, says English poet William Cowper in his famous poem ‘God Made the Country.’ Underlying meaning of this poetic line is that villages evolved naturally and are endowed with all nature’s gifts -- gree
Abolish Child Marriage
I was a five-month pregnant when I was at your age." I received a startling response while filling up the mother and child health survey form with Sumitra Baniya, a 26-year-old mother of four, and a year and a half old ones in a village of Makawanpur district.
Mbappe returns to training with PSG
Kylian Mbappe has returned to training with Paris Saint-Germain after "constructive and positive talks" between the two parties, the club said Sunday. Mbappe watched from the stands on Saturday night as defending champion
Fiction writers fear the rise of AI, but also see it as a story to tell
For a vast number of book writers, artificial intelligence is a threat to their livelihood and the very idea of creativity. More than 10,000 of them endorsed an open letter from the Authors Guild this summer, urging AI companies not to use copyrighted work without permission or compensation. At the same time, AI is a story to tell, and no longer just in science fiction.
